I just put on a Michelin Commander III. $180 at a local bike shop, after I brought them the wheel, they balanced it and put is on for free. New inner tube $16.25. Like it so far, my original stock tire was only good for 5,500 miles.
On my bicycle I only use Michelin tires, less flats and last much longer than any other tire I had.
Ps: Have about 100,000 miles on my bicycle. Now you now I am old!

The stock IRCs lasted 17 years on a 2006 I bought last year.   I recently replaced with Dunlop D404s in January.  The Dunlops are very nice for the price. I have no idea on mileage and longevity.  You thinking about taking a 20,000 mile road trip?  Not familiar with the Continental for bikes, but they were way overpriced for my truck. Never really liked the ones on another truck either. Wet traction was poor and they were done after about 50k on a 70k warranty.

I installed Commander 3 last year, they are absolutely awesome, ride smooth as butter and provide confidence inspiring grip.

I'm considering passing on the Conti tire, unless someone chimes in with good reviews. I'll have to see who else weighs in here.

Who makes the commander III? Ok, I looked back a bit. Looks like Mich. tire. They should be decent.

ThumperPaul wrote on 05/07/23 at 05:16:49:

If you are talking about the Continental ContiTour......then you can read reviews from users from online sellers like Revzilla:
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/continental-contitour-tires?sku_id=1205581

I don't have any experience with the ContiTour tires - but Continental is a good tire company and they make good tires.  I am currently running the Continental RoadAttack 3 tires on my other bikes....it is a Sport Touring tire and I get about 8-9,000 miles from them (I do a lot of riding with my wife on the back and that likely reduces mileage).  I would not be worried about trying a set of Continental tires....they are a reputable company and have been making tires for a long time.

The Michelin Commander tires are definitely the longest lasting tire you can put on a motorcycle - they do give up some wet weather traction in their quest for high mileage.  MMRanch and Stewmills were on Michelins and I was on Pirelli Sport Demons on a ride and we got to some wet roads.....I had plenty of traction going up a steep mountain road - while they were spinning their rear tires trying to keep up (I was up front and I had no idea they were struggling).  Getting 20,000 miles from a motorcycle tire is pretty amazing - but you will have to slow down a bit when the roads are wet.....the Sport Demons are a soft compound tire and only last about 6,000 miles.   Michelin tires are noted for being a very long lasting tire (even on cars) - but the hard rubber compounds age quickly and wet weather traction gets worse after 3 or 4 years and if you haven't worn off the tread....you will likely be replacing them as you will begin to slip and slide on wet roads.

When it comes to tires for the Savage - I believe you have a few choices and options:

If you ride less than 2,000 mile a year - get the affordable Shinko tires.
If you ride a lot - spend more money and get a better tire that lasts longer. Dunlop, Continental, Avon, and others.
If you ride 5,000 or more miles a year and don't mind slowing down in the wet - get Michelin Commanders.

NOTE:  The Michelin Commander 3 may have improved wet weather traction....I don't have any experience with that model.

It's interesting that the speed rating on the Conti Tours is only 93mph (P).  The Dunlop D404s are 130mph (H).  While 93 is probably fine, it does make me wonder how they act after long riding on 140 degree pavement.  If you move up to the 140/90 in the Conti Tours, the speed rating jumps up to 130H.  Sorry, I’m a little skeptical of that tire in 130/90.  And personally I want as big a footprint as I can get.  I like the way the 140/90 fits the wheel well too.

Yep!  Come back and let us know down the rode. Happy Trails!